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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
MARVELLOUS MEMORY.
A New York Reporters Head Which Is
Better Than IA Note Book.


Better Than Note Book.
He said:
ut is worth while to pause mo-
ment to consider the principle in
volved. 1t is as much the duty rs it is
the right of Congress to make prOvis-
ion for the commerce of the country
in navigablc waters, TO construct
lighthouses. to dredge rivers and do
that which is due for the promotion of
the general welfare"
II beg your pardon" was the reply.
land l think / ought to know"
"Why should you know any better
than do?h returned the first speaker.
holly.
Il have my stenographic notes of
the lecture in my hands. You didn't
touch pencil to paper during the en-
tire evening"
Two reporters employed on rival
morning papers were returning to
their offices from a lecture in an up
town hall. During their journey on
the elevated train a dispute arose con-
corning a certain passage which the
speaker had used.
THAT may all be true" answered
the first disputant. ''but l would rather
trust my memory than your notes. You
don't know what was said without re-
ferring to them. You don't keep any
track of the subject in your mind. You
worked mechanically over your note
book. while l recollect every word he
spoke.
Prove it."
Il will. Open your notebook"
The skeptical reporter did so.
"Now follow me closely"
To the amazement of The former, the
man with memory repeated page
after page verbatim. not only the Ian
guage but with the proper emphasis of
the lecturer.
oh! know how you did it." ex-
claimed the note-taker. you have
heard the speech before and committed
it to memory"
II never saw him before tonight,
and never heard him read a word of
the lecture before / went to the hall. "
Then how did you do ilP''
II simply remembered it."
'OLl You've been taking a course
at one of the memory schools?n
Yes. it was a memory school, but
not one of the kind you refer to. and
The course of study was the most pain
full you can possibly imagine"
what was the SCHOOL,"
1.-The school of bitter experience.
was blind the fist twenty-five years
of my life-stone blind. During that
time l had to make my memory do
service. not only for my memorandum
pad, but for my text books as well.
had naturally quick memory. and
this constant straining so developed it
that can easily recollect whole con-
versation verbatim without single
aote. / can't reeollect what read so
well unless read it out loud. as l was
taught to remember through my ears"
do all blind men remember so
well?'
mo. not all. BIT memory is one of
the faculties which nature gives to
supply the sense of seeing. and blind
men, as a rule. remember far more
easily than those who are gifted with
all their faculties. Well, here we are,
and next time you may accept my rec
Election without asking for proofs"
m u Null and EzDrsss
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
working AFTER s5.rr,s..


The practical Independence of the
Massachusetts woman shows itself in
a monetary self-reliance that has pleas
ant and unpleasant aspects. have in
mind couple. type of some thousands
of others, who have been married six
or eight years perhaps. Before marri-
age he was foreman of the lasters in
the inevitable shoe mandatory. She
was boss of the stitching room. He
earned perhaps SIS per week She
earned about $12 TO $14. After mar
riage both retained their positions. 1t
is part of the creed of shoe towns that
shOemaker's wife works in the
shop. Usually his wages compel her
to. When that is not the case,
habit, which has bred in the shoe
maker way of giving his wife no
money, compels her to all the same
This couple keep house. They have no
children. The wife is proud of her
neat home, and rises early and goes to
bed late to keep it in order out of
working hours. She washes summer
and winter before the sun is up. She
irons and cooks and sews by lampligbt.
She does all her household duties well.
for she is a genuine. old-time New Eng
land housewife. AS an equivalent for
this home labor on his wife's part the
husband pays the rent and settles the
provision bills. All other money that
he earns is his and it would give him
shock of surprise to be called upon for
penny by his wife. If she wants
furniture she buys it, and has invested
a good deal, first and last, in upholstery
and dainty hangings that women love.
She buys her clothing and puts what
she saves into The saving bank in her
own name. The financial relations of
the two are as well defined and as
distinct from their conjUgal relations as
If they were business partners. Even
in the matter of benefit associations
they stand on an exact equality. He
insures for her with The Red Men; she
insures for him, and for the same sum,
in the Daughters of POcohontas, whose
lodges are Differed and affairs conduct
ed entirely by women. He pays his
assessments; she pays hers.
! have seen this instance repeat it
self innumerable times. When husband
and wife are of the right sort the ar
rangement does not work badly. The
money-making power of the wife in
such practical community insures her
respect and improves her position.
Both bank accounts prosper if the pair
are prudent, and the time comes when
they buy homestead together on very
even terms. When there are children
or the characters are Unbalanced it
does not 90 so well. There are wom-
en- in plenty who are dying by inches
because their husbands know that they
can support themselves and by with
holding supplies compel them TO do so
in spite of a growing family and work
enough at home for any woman's
strength. 1t is not so many women
who are physically able to do two days
work in one, nor so many men who
can be trusted with the knowledge that
they can get so much from their wives
If they try
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
WHO is YOUR rRIENo7


SlUple the question. though fraught with 8
meaning
Deeper than lies On the surface Of sueech.
foTn
Venture a1otherss mes t,s-s q. tr..raa.t
YET. If us true that our honor ana stan5it,,
On the companious around Ms dereud
o. how important 70 each the fuouirv.
Spoken so care ,essIy: who Is your
frfeudsn
" VINO = your friend-' Is he worthy your
frients1ips
Upright and hcnests pure-hearted and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
Marie Antoinette.

Marie Antoinette was in no way a
woman fitted for affairs of state. She
was simply n woman. That was her
charm and her misfortune. There was
no trace in her of the genius of her
mother, Mgrie Theresa. She was
simply young Viennese Princess.
Fond of pleasure, and sympathetic,
she was too proud of her rank and
birth and too disdainful of the opinions
of the world TO sacrifice to them even a
trifling caprice. Frivolous, but little
educated, aud never reading. difficult to
advise and impatient of schooling,
which bored her, she judged of policies
by persons, and of persons by the
opinions of coteries. With little
judgment she had plenty of courage.
but hei valor was apt to dissipate itself
in anger or tears. Her heart, never
theless. was noble, and honor was with
her passion. When the dignity of
the Crown seemed compromised or
lowered it was outraged amid
provocation and insult, she hardened
herself against attack, and one could
then recognize in her the daughter of
Maria Theresa.-''EurOpe and the
French Revolution" Albert Sorel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
PlrH AND polnI.

Trade in stock generally uses mp
ones stock in trade. - It'd Bis
"A little Burlington boy gave. as
the definition Of cupiditv. 'love-sick-
ness. "-BurlingtoR Free Press.
The preacher tells you that you
should marry for love, and yet he ofte n
marries for money. -Yonssrs States
man
On the tennis court: THAT girl
must be a dreadfullY poor player"
''Why?" because her dress is so ex-
pensive ~ Tolga Topics.
The best ''reeommend'' that a
servant can have is a permanent place
combined with deep-seated determin-
alton to stay there. Puck.
Excuse me, sir" he said, ''but
Judge, from your erect and solderly
bearing, that you have seen service?'
''Yis sorr. Owe seen service. was the
reply. ''Ofm tootman for Misses Pa
ran Vendome. Epoch.
"A friend writing. from Virginia.
and describing recent colored pro-
tracted meeting. says: What the
brethren lack in inspiration they make
up in Precipitation. "-Harper's BazGr.
An old philosopher says that he
has often seen man pleased at being
thought 10 be in advance of his age;
but he never heard of woma who
was pleased at being supposed to be
in advance of her age. M T. Ledger.
Wa en- the girl who has encouraged
a young man for several years sud-
denly tells him that she can never be
more than sister to him. he can for
the first time see the freckleS on her
nose. Chicago Saturday Evening Her.
aid
Edison says that only one-fourth
of ton of coal is used. The rest
goes up chimney. 1t is well that Edi-
son has settled this question, for we
had been led to believe tha' the three
quar- ers not burned went Off with the
wagon. Exchange.
Customer (getting measured)-
"How much are these trousers going
to cnst me?" Twenty two
dollars, sir. How many pockets do
you want in them?" CIstomer-
None. Iwon't need any pockets aft
err I've paid for the trousers. IN y
Sun.
AN Epigram-
"a word to the wise is sufficient" it's said
But II they are WISE wherefore heed it.;
word from the wise were far better instead,
And delivered to those who most need it.
boston Budget.
AT the breakfast-table she asked
him for a tile change. II haven't
any, my dear" he said; nothing but a
$40 bill" A, the SUI portable she
made the same request. Il haven't a
cent" he replied why diln't you
get that SO bill broken. Johnp' she
inquired. II did" he answered with
an information of sadness. N Z, San.
john" said his wife, don't you
spend more than you want for lunches
down town. ! can't understand how
it is that the money slips away as it
doesr' mo, M dear. eat (hic) free
lunch nearly ev'ry day" Well I
wish you would give up free-lunches.
John. They cost you more than we
can aft rd. IN T. Sun.
Employer Ito commercial travel
er)-''Good morning. Mr.. Smith; home
again, eh?" Commercial Traveller
''Yes, struck town last night on the
o clock run from Boston" why
/ came over from Boston on that train.
Strange 1 did't see You" Dill you
take parlor carp" mo. certainly
not" well. that's the rcason you
didn't see me. "-EDoch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
WASHING AND IRONING
Two Household Duties Which Should BE
Studied by r, cry Housekeeper.

Two HOuSehOlu DUTIES W men SnOulu Be
Studied by Every Housekeeper.
There is no department of household
labor that requires closer supervision
than washing and ironing, AID while
it is not necessary or advisable fol
every housekeeper to do the work her.
self, it is very important that she
should know how TO do it in order tC
direct others.
To wash properly. it is imnortant tc
have every thing in readine and all
the utensils in order for the work.
Tubs sufficient in number and of sufii-
Gent size should be furnished. and
kept clean, the washboard should be
smooth and free from nails, and the
work bench firm and high to prevent
fatigue from bending.
The clothes line and pins should be
put in basket or bag for safe keep
ing; hemp or cotton cord is better than
q wire line
Soft water is better than hard
water for washing. and rain water
preferable TO any other. When every
thing is in readiness for the work as
sort the clothes. separate the fine
from the coarse, and the slightly
soiled from the more sOiled. Hot suds
will set stains. and it is therefore best
to scald all of the table linen, and ar.
ticles which are stained, by pouring
boiling water from the tea kettle on
them.
Have the water in the tubs as warm
as the hand will bear, being careful
not to have ii TOO hot. Wash first one
boilerful. taking through two suds.
then place in boiler of cold water
with soap TO make suds. A little
borax added 10 the water will whiten
the clothes, without inj ring the text
ure of linen. Clothes should never
boil over five minutes. and many ex-
cellent laundresses do not boil them
at all, but pour boiling water over
them. After they are removed to the
tubs. cold wa err should be poured
over them. and every garment turned
wrong side ont, and thorough
" washed. and rinsed in a
tub of clear soft wafer. Then
in blue water. from which
they should be wrung out for the last
time; those not to be starched should
be hung out Immediately. and the
others dipped in starch as hot as the
hands will bear. Those desired TO be
very stiff should be starched first. and
well shaken before hanging on the line
TO prevent wrinkling.
When dry remove to the clothes
basket. Turn all garments right side
out. shake well. pull smoothly. begin
ming at the top of the garment. roll
each to itself; fold sheets without
sprinkling. after stretching. and lay on
top. over all spread the ironing
blanket
II machine is used in washing, it is
better to soak the clothes over night
in warm water. Some housekeepers
use washing fiuils. and if the ingredi-
ents are harmless. they tighten the
labor without destroying the fabric.
The following are among the best
fluids: To Eve quarts If water put one
pound of salsoda, half a pound of I'M
Stacked lime aud a small lump Of
borax. Boil. when cold pour off and
bottle. Use one teacupful for every
boiler of clothes -Elfza PedkeS, in
atlanta Constitution
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
Some Wealthy GYpsies.

! have no doubt that n half million
of the million and half Gypsies we
now have among MS ar what are
known among the Romaay rs drom
Gypsies-that is. Gvpsies of the road;
Gypsies whose heritage of patriarchal
and pilgriming tradition will no more
nermit them to herd i'm towns. save Ou
Il necessity. than will foxes OF these.
rs | have previously stated in print, /
ave names and addresses of nearly
LOCO heads of families. or petty tribes.
whose combined wealth exceeds 5000. =
COO COO Hosts aside from these II ave
sained or are securing little properties.
These largely consist of fine farms.
country tavern stands. toll gate privi-
leges. tracts of woodland Of which they
are very fond. livery ami sale stables
in the smaller towns and villages.
aud. not infreqnently, extensive town
properties. particularly the larger
sale stables in metropolitan cities.
Thousands upon thousands are able
o live comfortably without effort up
on rentals ard other incomes Blu
they are never idle. and they never
fail OF passing some portion Of each
summer upon the road Their trad
ingS or preparations for trading.
never cease; nor does their fortune
telling. for the wife Of a Gypsy worth
$3.50. CO0-and l have the acquaintance
III more than one Of se-win a
imbly tel your fortune for silver as
would the wife of The most poverty
SRI, ken Gypsy tinker / ever helped
solder a pa or patch kettle -
81. Louis Globe De aOcraL
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The treatment Of many thousands of cases
OF those chronic weaknesses ana distressing
ailments peculiar 10 females, at the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. T.,
has afforded a vast experience In nicely
adapting and thoroughly testing remedies
for the cure of woman's peculiar maladies.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is the outgrowth, or result, of this great
and valuable experience. Thousands OF
testimonials. received from patiep.s and
from physicians who have tested it in the
more aggravated ana obstinate cases which
had bafted their skill. prove IL to be the
most wonderful remedy ever devised for
the relief and cure of suffering women It
Is not recommended as " cure-all," but
as most perfect Specific for woman 5
peculiar ailmenfs
As a powerful, fnyigorafing tonic,
It imparts strength TO the whole system,
and 20 tho uterus. or womb and its APP
rendages. IN particular. For oYe-worked,
- orn-out." rundown" debilitated teach
ers, miiliners. dressmakers, seamstresses
- shop-giris. housekeepers. nursing moth
ers. and feeble women generally, DR..
Plerce's Fayorite Prescription Is the great
CT earthly boon, being unequaliad as an
appetizing cordial and restorative ionic. II
promotes digestion and assimilation OF food,
Addrc-a WORLDS RFNpI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
Englands' Obituary Honors

The news of Lady Brassey's death
was announced in London simultaneous
ly with that of the jockey, George Ford
ham. As rule the papers gave Ford
ham an obituary notice of column or
more in loaded minion, while Lady
Brassey received less than half acolumn
in solid nOnpareil. And when Mrs
Mulock Craik died she get notices of
from ten to twenty-five lines only. with
her name wrongly spelled half the time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15

Lizzie Benton. of Cambridge,
Mass. had two suitors for her hand
aud they decided to settle their claims
by fight with bare fists. She heard
q their plans and was among the
first 10 arrive at tbs place of meeting
Ia lonel- spot back OF church. She
conc alel herself behind tomb .t0ne
and wa ched the Fl sht. which lasted
forty-five minutes. The referee an
aounced tn, victor. but NJ ; Benton
became So disgast a with botl su /
rs that she has determined to wed
neither Of them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
A Chicago Courtship.

''Sir." said the young man. Il have
come to demand your daughter in
marriage"
We'll. returned the old gentleman.
I've only got two daughters aud
hey are both engaged. "rm sorry.
but the supply don't equal the de-
mand. Merchant 7rdreler.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
The Uses of Literature.

"You are looking so much better,
Mrs. De Ponsonby. Is your health i'm
proved?"
30, yes; my new doctor has stopped
my taking choral 20 make me sleep,
and instead has Mr.. Howell's novels
read to me every night, and 1 get of
in half the time | did before"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15
EXPERIENCE.

IN pregnancy, =. Favorite Prescription {"
I = q mothers cordial relieving nausea,
weakness Of stomach and other distressing
E symptoms common 70 that condition. II
I its use is kept up in the latter months Of
I CESSATION. II 50 prepares the system FOR do
/ livery Is TO greatly lessen and many times
almost entirely do away with the suHeriugs
Of that trying ordeal
"EayOrfte PFescription.swh when taken
ia connection with the use Of Dr.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and small laEa-
tive doses Of DIR. Pierce's Purgafire Pellets
Little Liver Pills, cures Liver, Kidney and
Bladder diseases Their combined use also
removes blood faiuts. and abolishes can
cerous and scrOlulOus humOrs from the
system.
.FaVOrite Prescription . Is the only
medicine for women sold. hy druggists
under a positive guarantee, from the
manufacturers. that u will give satisfaC-
ton in every case. or nancy viii be re-
funded. This guarantee has been printed
On the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully car
RCD out for many years Large bottles
100 dosesi $780, or six bottles Tor
$500.
~ Send ten cents n stamps for DR..
Pierce's large. illustrated Treatise Gee
pages on Diseases OF Women.
Gg3 Main Street. RGFr,Arsfl. ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15

AT the Brnevolen b~ ne in Attain
"a. Ga. patient no ~ a cancer in
ais stomach y as kept alive for weeks
By nitro-giyeeriae. Tire explosive was
placed ON his tongue aA5 ab-crbel in
% his system without being swal-
owed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15

cures nausea. weakness Of stomach, indi-
gestion, bloatiEg and ertIctatlons Of gas.
As a soothing and STRENGTHENING
neFTine," Pa Jrite Prescription, = Is I'M
equalled and is invaluable In aHsying and
subduing nervous e1eitability. ifrttability 3,
exhaustion, proStTRtiOn. byster1a- spasms
and other distressing. nervous symptoms
commonly attendant upon functional and
organic disease OF the womb. Il induces
refreshing sleep and relieves mental anx-
iefY and dependency.
kbr. Piercess EaVOrite Prescription
IL a legitimate medicine carefully
compounded BY an experienced and skillfui
physician, and adapted to wOEnan's delicate
organization. II Is purely vegetable in its
composition and perfectly harmless in its
effects in any condition Of the system.
@Favorite Prescription . is a posi-
tive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate cases OF leucorrhea. or :" whites
excessive flowing at monthly periods, pain
ful menstruatian. unnatural impressions,
prolapsus or falling Of the womb. weak
back. "female weakness" anteToEsi0n, re-
troTersion, heariBg-5OWn sensations clron-
&c congestion, inflammation and i.-ceratiol
OF the womb. inflammation. pain and ten
derness IN 0varies, accompanied With in
ternal heat"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15

Are you sad, respondent, gloOmyl
Are you sore distressed!
Listen TO the welcome bidding
''Be at rest
Have you aches and pains unnumbered,
Poisoning lifc's Golden Cup!
Think not there's no balm in Gilead and
Give IL up"
A Golden Remedy awaits you
Golden rot alone in name
Reach, oh. suffering one, and grasp it,
Health reclaim.
There is but one 'Gol en-" Remedy-Dr.
Pirrce's Golden Medical Discovery. IL stands
alone as the great "blOod- purifier +"
"strength-renewer" and "health-restOrer,"
OF the age The Liver, it regulates, remov-
Ing all impurities. The Lungs IL strength
eus, cleansing and nourishing them. The
whole system it bu Ids up, supplying that
above all other things most needed-pure,
rich Blood.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15

Our first excursion to Florida viii leave
Chicago January ID. So by joining tn s
party you will have The benefit of lowest
rate best accommodations, and small ex-
penses en- route For full information send
nome and address to NJ Solomon. G neral
Agent Florida Southern r. r, 232 South
Clark street. Chicago.
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''The man that bushes is not quite a
brute" We suppose not, but they say
there is whole family out in Dakota, who
had never even heard Of DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup. How they must blush to have it
found out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15

Roman Senators, Roman Temples, Roman
Gods have all engaged the worlds atten
tiUn, but the nineteenth century has pro
vided the greatest Roman of them all, Sal
vationp Oil; il kills paint
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nld So -.

saivationist-My friend. this may be
your last day of grace. Let me
Sinner-May be. Wen. ! happen to
know that it is. But I've been rustling
ever since the note fell due aud NAV
make the rifle by night
Salva.ionist-I, was your spiritual
welfare | had in mind. Your soul
Sinner-Don't you see I'm in hur-
ryp Good day.
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Must BE Nick.

Young housekeeper to Harlem butch.
er)-Have you a nice hindquarter Of
goat?
Butcher-Yes, ma'am; can give you
tenpound hindquarter that will melt
in yOm mouth.
Young housekeeper-You are quite
sure it's nice?
Butcher (confidently)-It's tomato
can and circus-poster bred, ma am,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-12-15

Mr.. Stretcher-It was at Shiloh.
Mrs. Keene. had been hard hit and
was living where / fell, when
Mrs. Keene-Beg pardon. Mr.
Streteher, but how You must have
changed your methods since then,
Mr.. Sueteher-I don't understand
you.
Mrs. Keene-Why w.judging from
the fact that Shiloh was fought twenty
five years ago.you must be lying where
you stand.-Harper's Bazar.